Giving young people the opportunity to grow and nurture their talent.
Ad Astra means “to the stars” and Astra Nova, as the youth ensemble of this fresh, innovative company, means “new stars.” At Astra Nova, we want to give young people the opportunity to grow and nurture their talent.
Grow your talents with Ad Astra.
Through scriptwriting, play-building and exploratory performance, young people from 16 – 30 will find an avenue to incubate and grow their talents. We want young people to reach, secure in the knowledge that they are supported by the organisation of Ad Astra, the stars.
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“Ad Astra are proving to be a group to watch carefully for emerging local talent. And it’s a bonus to discover a local writer being showcased by such a gifted group of actors.”
Beth Keehn — Stage Whispers | Read more
Productions
This division supports our youth theatre program and also our scriptwriting team. Astra Nova generally produces one Ad Astra’s plays every year and one or two side hustles. We partner with other organisations like RadioActive to produce a range of creative productions including interactive theatre experience to kick off a movie screening. We are now also working with ACPA (Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts) to bring a new show to life from inception to stage (and maybe even further!)
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“Performed and commissioned as part of Astra Nova Youth Creatives, Jingle Bells Sucks Baubles is a show that will 110% get you in the Christmas cheer!”
Virag Dombay - Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane | Read more
Look out for our upcoming writing workshops led by some of the industry’s brightest emerging talent!
